JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, city’s premium luxury property, is elated to announce the appointment of Reuben Kataria as the new General Manager of the hotel. A seasoned professional with an impeccable track record, Kataria brings with him vast knowledge and experience in the hotel industry. In his new role, he will oversee complete operations and management of the hotel along with the senior leadership team.
Kataria, a hotelier par excellence with over 23 years of experience, comes with expertise in all departments of hospitality. He has been associated with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, India and The Oberoi Group, where he held leadership roles. He began his journey with Hyatt Hotels in 1995 in the F&B department, and later moved to be a part of The Oberoi Hotel and Resorts where he spent his last 10 years.
In the year 2014, he received his most challenging role to date where he was appointed General Manager, The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt. Under his leadership the property was awarded Best Hotel on the Red Sea by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism in 2014 and the hotel was consecutively rated as the No. 1 hotel in Egypt.
On joining JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, Kataria said, “It is an absolute honour to lead Bengaluru’s most popular hotel, which is known for providing world-class business and leisure offerings. The flagship property of Marriott International, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru spells luxury in the midst of the bustling metropolis and I look forward to creating timeless experiences for the guests at our hotel.”
Kataria holds a Diploma in Hotel Management from IHM C&T Chandigarh and one-year Senior Management Program from IIM Kolkata. His passion and hobbies include photography and reading.